2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GJ55 YRK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 113,118 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ55 YRK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 113,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ55 YRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GJ55 YRK) between October 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GJ55 YRK Mileage History
- 07/10/200817,582 mi
- 07/10/200817,582 mi
- 23/09/200923,660 mi+6,078 mi
- 10/09/201029,614 mi+5,954 mi
- 29/09/201136,176 mi+6,562 mi
- 19/09/201241,974 mi+5,798 mi
- 20/09/201347,253 mi+5,279 mi
- 30/09/201451,528 mi+4,275 mi
- 01/10/201555,501 mi+3,973 mi
- 02/10/201555,501 mi
- 04/10/201658,132 mi+2,631 mi
- 04/10/201759,357 mi+1,225 mi
- 27/09/201862,887 mi+3,530 mi
- 28/09/201862,887 mi
- 20/09/201966,062 mi+3,175 mi
- 06/10/202069,936 mi+3,874 mi
- 04/10/202172,829 mi+2,893 mi
- 05/10/202277,944 mi+5,115 mi
- 05/10/202277,944 mi
- 03/10/202383,841 mi+5,897 mi
- 04/10/202493,106 mi+9,265 mi
- 04/10/202493,106 mi
- 26/09/2025105,519 mi+12,413 mi
- 26/09/2025105,519 mi
- 02/10/2026113,118 mi+7,599 mi
Average of roughly 5,312 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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